Why is Amora Barbecue Sauce classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is formulated with industrial ingredients and several additive substances; the label lists sorbic acid (E200) as a preservative, xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, smoke flavor, mustard flour, and other flavorings, all of which are typical of ultra-processed sauces.

How does the high sugar and salt content of this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 1.6 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and may elevate blood pressure, so people with hypertension should use it sparingly.

Is the anchovy ingredient in this sauce a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes; the Worcestershire sauce component contains anchovies, and the product lists fish as an allergen, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this barbecue sauce.

Amora • 490 g

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Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Amora Barbecue Sauce is a 490 g flexible plastic bottle condiment that belongs to the 'Dressings and sauces' group of the French PNNS. With a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, the sauce is ultra-processed, containing 26 g of sugar and 1.6 g of salt per 100 g while its fat content is low. It lists fish, gluten and mustard as allergens and includes additives such as sorbic acid (preservative) and xanthan gum (thickener), but it contains no trans fats and only 0.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal141 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average barbecue sauce, this Amora sauce contains about 2.4 times more sugar (26 g vs 10.95 g per 100 g), far less salt (1.6 g vs 5.02 g), and negligible fat, making it unusually sweet but lower in sodium.

Ingredients

water, sugar, white wine vinegar, semi-concentrated tomato puree, molasses, modified corn starch, salt, Worcestershire sauce (water, glucose syrup, malt vinegar (barley), sugar, salt, flavors, onion extract, anchovies, olive oil, white wine vinegar, concentrated lemon juice, spices, herbs, sunflower oil), sunflower oil, spices, smoke flavor, mustard flour, smoked onion powder, thickener: xanthan gum, preservative: sorbic acid, aroma,

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